The Last One

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A Good Morning America Book Club pick!

A Barnes & Noble Best Book of November - December 2024

Explosive and enthralling romantasy debut from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall...

Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help.

Too bad he's as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting.

As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath.

And no one is what-or who-they appear to be in the kingdom of Vinevridth, including the man whose secrets might be as deadly as the land itself.

"Hall's strong female protagonist-also a hallmark of her previous mystery novels-leads an action-filled journey through a diverse and richly imagined world." -The Washington Post

"Rachel Howzell Hall knows a thing or two about keeping us on our toes... [The Last One] will definitely grip you just as much as her previous books, straight from the first chapter." -Cosmopolitan

"Masterful storytelling with a female protagonist worth rooting for." -#1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros

"Ardent romantasy fans will devour it." -Booklist

"A whirlwind fantasy that will keep readers on their toes-much like the hero." -Kirkus Reviews

"Romantasy readers won't be able to turn the pages fast enough." -Publishers Weekly

"[Rachel Howzell Hall is] branching into fantasy with her newest novel The Last One, promising to bring her distinct voice and knack for tension-building to an exciting new genre. Hall's readers eagerly await her blend of compelling storytelling and thrilling twists as she steps into the world of fantasy." -Brit + Co

"[I]t's Hall's prose that makes the story shine, elevating the familiar plot elements with uncommonly descriptive writing." -AV Club

"A textured, powerful, and hypnotic fantasy tale that introduces readers to Kai-an unforgettable protagonist who guides readers through the lush, complex, and dangerous world Rachel Howzell Hall creates. The Last One will remind readers of the grit and cunning of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones and Marlon James's Black Leopard, Red Wolf series blended with Hall's inimitable voice and knack for razor-sharp plotting. You'll never want this book to end." -Alex Segura, award-winning and bestselling author of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and Araña and Spider-Man.

"Fierce, sexy, and action-packed. It's overflowing with Howzell Hall's signature one-two punch of lush language combined with characters who leap off the page and drag you into their epic world. Clear your calendar, because this is must-read romantasy, start to finish." -Amazon Charts bestselling author Jess Lourey

"If you've read anything by Rachel Howzell Hall, you know she does not miss. The Last One is a sexy, thrilling fantasy novel wrapped up in a mystery. I dare you to put it down!" -Samantha Downing, international bestselling author